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A match consists of 3-1 minute time periods in grades school matches. The Object is to control your opponent, and to win the match through points or Pin. A pin is holding the opponents shoulder blades to the mat for 2 consecutive seconds.
POINTS are awarded as follows:
Takedown 2 Pts (bringing opponent to the mat and having control)
Escape       1 Pt. ( when bottom wrestler gains a neutral positon and                           opponent loses control)
Reversal     2 Pt. ( when bottom wrestler gains control on mat or                               rear standing position.)
Near Fall    2 or 3 Pts.
Penalty       1 Pt.